Tay. Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Yet another one of these threads, sorry! I have a friend who is looking into getting a new dog. What breeds tick these boxes? -Small/Medium in size -Minimal Grooming -Easy to train/suitable for a less experienced trainer -Healthy/'hardy' -Will be living with a JRT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfthewords Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Daschund, Cairn Terrier. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgiew Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Italian greyhound, Whippet, Australian terrier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Cairn ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Cardigan Corgi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Corgi i think or Cairn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dju Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I vote for Corgi too, or maybe even a Swedish Vallhund? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Whippet or JRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't consider dense double coats to be minimal grooming? But then again I have dogs who only require nail clipping and an easy quick bath occasionally. My suggestions: Smooth Fox Terrier Tenterfield Terrier Another JRT (I like the broken coat ones best :p ) Manchester Terrier (though probably more likely to have health problems because of the lower numbers, also might be a bit more of a challenge, also get cold easily) All healthy (generally) hardy little dogs that are smart. I would suggest looking for temperament first (I'd suggest that for all dogs, but terriers slightly moreso ;) ) Edited May 14, 2011 by amypie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Depends on what they mean by minimal grooming? If they mean low shedding and easy grooming then a whippet or JRT If they don't care about shedding- a corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Italian greyhound, Whippet, Australian terrier . I 2nd an Australian terrier. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Depends on what they mean by minimal grooming? If they mean low shedding and easy grooming then a whippet or JRT If they don't care about shedding- a corgi My nans JRT x Fox Terrier sheds bucket loads, im not sure which side he gets it from though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think the wire haired JRTs don't shed as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yep smooth coated terriers drop little spiky hairs everywhere It isn't as bad if they are inside dogs I find (outside ones seem to grow a thicker coat) A rub down with a rubber brush or glove outside every couple of days gets most of it off the dog if you are bothered, it doesn't really bother me, they vacuum up easily. They've got nothing on Labrador hair! The rough coated ones don't shed as much but most of them need to be stripped or clipped, and brushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yep smooth coated terriers drop little spiky hairs everywhere It isn't as bad if they are inside dogs I find (outside ones seem to grow a thicker coat) A rub down with a rubber brush or glove outside every couple of days gets most of it off the dog if you are bothered, it doesn't really bother me, they vacuum up easily. They've got nothing on Labrador hair! The rough coated ones don't shed as much but most of them need to be stripped or clipped, and brushed. I just dont wear black clothing hahaha or i end up white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) When I think of "easy to train" dogs, terriers aren't the first group that comes to mind. However, within the Group, I'd be looking at an Aussie or a Border Terrier as "easier". Edited May 15, 2011 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 No they're not the first group that comes to mind, but they are generally quite clever, easier to harness if you get a greedy one JRTs are a commons feature in movies and TV because of their trainability - really I just want a segue to share this video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 No they're not the first group that comes to mind, but they are generally quite clever, easier to harness if you get a greedy one JRTs are a commons feature in movies and TV because of their trainability - really I just want a segue to share this video My nan must have gotten a dud he isnt easy to train at all :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 When I think of "easy to train" dogs, terriers aren't the first group that comes to mind. However, within the Group, I'd be looking at an Aussie or a Border Terrier as "easier". Yeah, I wouldn't consider terriers easy either. But they've already got a JRT so they'd be used to the personality I'm assuming. Thanks for the suggestions everyone :D will be passing them on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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